| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $39.50 | 7.502% | $42.4633 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.36 | 12.683% | $142.3862 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.92 | 4.207% | $141.6382 | $141.64 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.91 | 4.815% | $198.006 | $198.01 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.62 | 8.598% | $254.7926 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.34 | 9.626% | $60.667 | $60.67 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.78 | 5.220% | $88.1533 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.43 | $928.1066 | $928.11 | $928.10 | $928.20 | |